[ GLSA 201504-06 ] X.Org X Server

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201504-06)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: April 17, 2015
Bug(s): #532086, #539692
ID: 201504-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X Server,
allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.


Background

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.


Affected Packages

Package: x11-base/xorg-server
Vulnerable: < 1.12.4-r4
Unaffected: >= 1.12.4-r4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version: